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Mrs. Robarts

The wife of Mr. Robarts, a gentle and hospitable woman at Framley Parsonage.

minor

Also known as Robarts, dear Mrs. Robarts

First appearance: LV: Framley Parsonage

Mrs. Robarts shows up with force in Lady Lufton's Proposition. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Accompanies Lady Lufton to Hogglestock and attempts to mediate the conversation, though her remark about the Crawleys' unmerited sufferings is later deemed indiscreet by Lady…
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In Lady Lufton's Proposition: Accompanies Lady Lufton to Hogglestock and attempts to mediate the conversation, though her remark about the Crawleys' unmerited sufferings is later deemed indiscreet by Lady Lufton.

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See Mrs. Robarts in LV: Framley Parsonage

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MEMary EamesMCMr. CrawleyLLLord LuftonLLLady LuftonMRMr. RobartsMRMrs. Robarts

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  • Other

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  • Barchester clergy and wives
  • Extended cast and minor characters
  • Central plot characters

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See Mrs. Robarts in LV: Framley Parsonage